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Theatre
Theatre During Wartime: A Report From Ukraine
Live performance persists amid the Russian onslaught, not as a commentary on the...
Where the River Does Not Stand Still
With its new Samuel H. Scripps Theater Center, Hudson Valley Shakespeare has a stunning...
In Pittsburgh, a Partnership Leads to Layoffs
Pittsburgh Public Theater’s entire staff has been let go, and Pittsburgh CLO is...
Marking a Big Birthday for a Nation That Contains Multitudes
A roundup of the countless projects celebrating America's 250th birthday this summer...
LIVE PREMIERE RENELL SHAW THE WINDRUSH SUITE AND ECHO IN...
THE UK’S FINEST MUSICIANS ACROSS JAZZ, CLASSICAL AND CONTEMPORARY MUSIC ASSEMBLE...
Tonys, Eliot Norton Awards, June Anne Baker Prize, and...
A roundup of prizes, fellowships, and other recognitions.
‘Eugene’ Holds a Picking Party
Sarah Gancher's hootenanny-inspired, Arkansas-set adaptation of 'Eugene Onegin'...
War Horse – review
The stage adaptation of Michael Morpurgo’s much-loved book, War Horse has had quite...
How To Recreate Kerry Washington’s Hermès Look For Less
Kerry Washington could teach a masterclass in effortlessness if she wanted to. She...
A Neon Nostalgia Kaboom for the End of the World
In its ’80s IP retro rush, is Broadway's 2025-26 season simply offering brand-name...
Pam MacKinnon on ACT, Isaac Butler on the NEA
ACT's outgoing artistic director talks about the joys and challenges of an artistic...
Excellence Provoking Thoughts: A Tale of Two Nnamdis
On the 29th night of May, 2026, a theatrical excellence, A Tale of Two Nnamdis by...
ZazaFest to Honor the Life of Diana Oh
A grassroots coalition has emerged to honor the life of iconic queer artist Diana...
TCG Names 5 Puerto Rican Artists as 2026 Rising Leaders
This year's Rising Leaders program highlights emerging artists within the Puerto...
Hadestown – review
At the heart of London’s Lyric Theatre, Hadestown reimagines the Greek myth of Orpheus...
Jessica Stone: Ready for a Long Conversation at La Jolla...
For this actor-turned-director, the job of running one of the U.S.'s biggest nonprofit...
Barbican announces new centre-wide events and gatherings...
This summer, the Barbican presents Project a Black Planet, a major season celebrating...
People to Watch: Megan Mullally
As the 'Will and Grace' star makes a theatrical return in the wild new musical 'Iceboy!,'...
What Else Is New: A U.S. World Premiere Roundup
A complete listing of new plays being produced this month.
Ryan Calais Cameron and Monique Touko – interview
Ahead of The Afronauts opening at the Royal Court Theatre this November, we sat...
Beetlejuice the Musical – review
Since Tim Burton created the iconic 1988 movie, the Beetlejuice UK fandom has been...
Return to the Forest – review
Following its world premiere in Manchester earlier this month, Return to the Forest has...
Get £9 tickets to Return to the Forest at Sadler’s Wells...
Don’t miss the BFI’s tribute to one of the first black actors to forge a successful...
Art & Soul Consulting Defines Hair Leads With Texture Ready
The first production-side standard for hair in theatre, film, and TV aims to address...
TYA, or Theatre for Audiences Who Happen to Be Young?
New Victory Theater’s artistic director makes the case for breaking down borders,...
RYAN CALAIS CAMERON AND MONIQUE TOUKO ANNOUNCED AS CO-DIRECTORS...
Royal Court Theatre today announces The Afronauts writer Ryan Calais Cameron (For...
Broadway League, Actors’ Equity Create New Audition Initiative
The new initiative is designed to provide Equity actors the opportunity to be seen...
‘Black Swan’ Brings the Music and the Mirror
A new musical from Jen Silverman and Dave Malloy seeks to bring the Oscar-nominated...
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Before I’m Dead: Discounted theatre tickets for Lambeth...
Lambeth residents can see the award-winning new play BEFORE I’M DEAD at The Glitch...
Ballet Black at 25 review
Back when I was a five-year-old in my first (and last) ballet class, crying because...
Nine Sixteenth by Paula Varjack – review
Nine Sixteenths is a collaborative, Black female-led theatre play that takes us...
DON’T MISS OLIVER SAMUELS IN HIS FUNNIEST PLAY TO DATE...
Bagga John (BJ) Production, LV Promotion, C De Vision and Sunshine Horizon Promotion...
Care by Alexander Zeldin – review
Alexander Zeldin’s Care is not an easy watch. Set within the emotionally and physically...
The Harder They Come – review
Few revivals feel as thoroughly deserved as the return of The Harder They Come to...
Native Theatre Movement Launches With Open Letter
Signed by 250 Native and non-Native artists, the new effort and alliance calls on...
Cultivating Our Next Theatre Directors in the Festival...
From the 21st to the 23rd of April, 2026, I had the privilege to attend the Festival...
Václav Havel Would Want Us to Fight—and Hope
Next month’s Rehearsal for Truth International Theater Festival will offer an NYC...
PlayPenn to Explore ‘Democracy in Action’ at 2026 Conference
PlayPenn's 2026 New Play Development Conference will feature new work by Zoe Palmer,...
Farm Theater, Stage Partners Announce Publishing Alliance
Beginning this year, Stage Partners will be the exclusive publisher of the Farm...
PlayPenn to Explores ‘Democracy in Action’ at 2026 Conference
PlayPenn's 2026 New Play Development Conference will feature new work by Roger Zoe...
Drama Desks, Drama League, Helen Hayes Awards, and More
A roundup of prizes, fellowships, and other recognitions.
Bagga John (BJ) Production, LV Promotion, C De Vision and...
Tickets on sale now UK get ready! Oliver Samuels, the Caribbean’s legendary King...
Carolina Performing Arts Announces New Festival
The inaugural All. Together. Now. festival at UNC-Chapel Hill, set for February...
Monologues and Mayday in Minneapolis
In defiance of early 2026's harrowing ICE/CBP occupation, Mixed Blood Theatre commissioned...
£25 discounted weekend tickets INALA
Don’t miss the BFI’s tribute to one of the first black actors to forge a successful...
Sherlock Holmes By Joel Horwood – review
You really can’t get a more fitting venue for Sherlock Holmes than Regent’s Park...
Tracee Ellis Ross makes a major career move this summer
Tracee Ellis Ross is heading to Broadway, and the theater world is buzzing with...
Between the Heartbeats – new artists announced
Produced by Olivier Award nominee Emmanuel Akwafo (For Black Boys Who Have Considered...
What’s Next? Something Revealing!
For many educators, the close of a spring musical doesn't ease the pressure; there's...
Comment on Ku Kyooto Rekindles the Fire of Legacy at the...
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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind – review
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind at @sohoplace was something genuinely different....
The Dead Still Dance in Ben Binebai’s Dance of the Ghosts
Ben Binebai’s Dance of the Ghosts is a play that offers hope to the oppressed. Justice,...
MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO ANNOUNCES FINAL EXTENSION IN THE WEST...
Executive Producer Joe Hisaishi and the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC), in collaboration...
£10 OFF TICKETS BALLET BLACK’S 25TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR 21-23...
Don’t miss the BFI’s tribute to one of the first black actors to forge a successful...
£10 OFF TICKETS BALLET BLACK’S 25TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR 21-23...
Don’t miss the BFI’s tribute to one of the first black actors to forge a successful...
An Ideal Husband by Oscar Wilde – review
If there’s one thing I enjoy seeing in theatre, it’s a classic play being modernised...
Leadership Changes at Renaissance Theaterworks, Old Globe,...
A roundup of comings and goings at the top of U.S. theatre institutions.
Play On Shakespeare Partners With 3 Theatres
A new collaboration with Great Lakes Theater, Idaho Shakespeare Festival, and Lake...
Lisa Sanaye Dring Builds Mind Palaces
The playwright and director from Hawaii and Nevada discusses ‘Death Play,’ ‘Sumo,’...
The Last Black Messiah – review
Written by Emeka Agada, The Last Black Messiah is a two-hander performed by Emeka...
Waitukubuli Dance Theatre Company marks 55th anniversary...
Over five decades of dance and music production will be showcased this month by...
1536 – review
Playwright Ava Pickett’s 1536 takes its title from the year Anne Boleyn was executed...
Leo Simpe-Asante – Godot’s To Do List
As a spoof on Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot, Godot’s To Do List is inspired...
21 Practical Tips for New Artistic Directors
Leadership advice from the producing artsitic director of Cincinnati Playhouse in...
Featured Contributors
A guide on how to start a theatre company in 2026, and highlights on six iconic...
BIPOC Critics Lab Goes Bicoastal With Old Globe, Public...
Applications are now open for the first bicoastal 2026-27 BIPOC Critics Lab cohort,...
Ella Mai Returns To The Stage With ‘Do You Still Love Me’...
Ella Mai returns with 'Do You Still Love Me' tour, bringing new production and personal...
Tianyu Lei, Viktoriia Shlenova Receive 2026 Willa Kim Scholarships
The scholarship, administered by Theatre Communications Group, supports early-career...
Olandria Carthen Opens Up About Being One Of Sports Illustrated’s...
Olandria Carthen is Sports Illustrated Swimsuit’s 2026 Rookie of the Year, and her...
Breakin’ Convention 2026 – review
FRIDAY 1 MAY Jonzi D, founder and artistic director of Breakin’ Convention, opened...
How ‘Is God Is’ Set Aleshea Harris Free
As her acclaimed play about twin sisters bent on revenge reaches the screen, the...
What Is a National Theatre?
Róbert Alföldi battles to invigorate Hungary’s premier stage with visions of the...
Things to Do, DMV: Weekday Rundown, May 11-13
The DMV is hosting a variety of events this week, from gentle yoga and cooking classes...